Crystallography related meetings in the crystallography community. If you wish to place your meeting on the Hampton Research website, submit the details to tech@hrmail.com.
April 18 -
April 18, 2026
Health Education Center (HEC) Room 3.206
Registration now OPEN
If you are submitting abstract for poster session, you must upload and submit here AFTER you have registered. This is a completely separate step for this year's symposium.
April 26 -
May 2, 2026
Nové Hrady, South Bohemia, Czechia
Nové Hrady, South Bohemia, Czechia – 26th April to 2nd May
It is a great pleasure to announce the CCP4 Central European Workshop 2026 on computational structural biology. The workshop is open to structural biologists from any part of the world who need to develop knowledge and skills in macromolecular crystallography and electron cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM), particularly in using software for data processing and analysis.
Lectures and tutorials will be delivered by experts in the field, sometimes even software authors themselves! You will be able to work alongside world-leading scientists and methods developers on your own projects. Please see the programme for more details.
The deadline for applications is 28th February 2026. Please see the registration page for more details.
The workshop will be based at the Nové Hrady Castle in South Bohemia in Czechia.
We look forward to welcoming you in Czechia this spring!
May 4 -
May 8, 2026
Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) located on the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory campus in Menlo Park, CA
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of RapiData at SSRL. RapiData is a practical course in macromolecular crystallization, X-ray diffraction data collection, data processing and structure solution. The aim of the RapiData2026 course is to educate and train young scientists in protein purification and crystallization, and data collection and processing methods at synchrotron beamlines, using state-of-the-art software and instrumentation. The course will be held at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) located on the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory campus in Menlo Park, CA, from May 4 to May 8, 2026.
The course will comprise hands-on crystallization experiments in the new DOE-funded BraVE drug design lab, data collection at the SSRL beamlines, software tutorials, and lectures on the following topics - protein expression and purification, protein crystallization and crystal analysis, crystal preparation including cryoproectection and room temperature mounting, data collection strategies, X-ray light sources, X-ray detectors, data reduction, structure solution by MAD, SAD and molecular replacement (including model preparation using protein folding algorithms like AlphaFold), and complementary methods (including spectroscopy and small angle scattering). Following directly after RapiData2026 on Saturday May 9, there will be a one-day satellite workshop on XFEL sample preparation, data collection and data analysis hosted by scientific staff at the LCLS XFEL, also at the SLAC campus.
The application deadline is January 31, 2026. Please note that sending an application is NOT a commitment to attend ... successful applicants will be selected and notified early in February 2026 and at that time invited to register and book accommodation at SLAC Stanford Guesthouse. A limited amount of support funding may be available.
May 11 -
May 12, 2026
Sanofi's Cambridge Crossing R&D Conference
We are pleased to share that the Industrial Biostructures America (IBA) Conference will return to the Boston/Cambridge area on May 11-12, 2026, hosted at Sanofi’s Cambridge Crossing R&D campus. IBA is a forum for the structural biology community across North America, bringing together leading voices to share insights on the application of structural biology technologies to drug discovery challenges across the industry. This event also fosters valuable networking opportunities and collaborative discussions that drive our field forward.
Registration is now open, with early-bird rates before March 1, 2026. Note that the last meeting sold out, so please ensure you reserve your spot.
Conference information is available at Industrial Biostructures America along with registration and abstract submission forms. Scientific sessions will cover the following topics:
· Proximity & fragments
· Membrane protein structure
· Conformational dynamics & allostery
· Cryo-EM & practical applications of state-of-the-art techniques
· Biologics and protein engineering
· AI/ML in drug discovery and the future of structural biology
For exhibitor/sponsorship opportunities or any other questions, please contact us at iba@proteros.com.
Looking forward to seeing you in May!
May 27 -
May 29, 2026
Brussels, Belgium
Join us in Brussels for the 7th Instruct Biennial Structural Biology Conference!
The IBSBC showcases the latest in integrative structural biology from leading scientists across the world. This year's conference, "From Structure to New Molecules" will take place 27-29 May.
The conference will explore the latest cutting-edge developments in structural biology, with talks from a host of expert speakers, as well as poster sessions and promoted abstract talks. We provide opportunities for student fellowships, and will announce the winner of the prestigious Bertini Award 2026.
May 27 -
June 3, 2026
EMBL Grenoble
Recent advances in cryo-electron microscopy/tomography (cryo-EM/ET), super-resolution microscopy, and deep-learning-based protein structure prediction, combined with increasingly sophisticated sample preparation methods, have transformed structural biology. Solving the field’s most complex challenges will require researchers who can strategically integrate these powerful tools.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern structural biology methods, with emphasis on sample preparation, characterisation, and data integration.
Key topics include:
- Multi-subunit protein expression in bacterial, insect, and mammalian systems
- Isolation of native complexes
- In vitro reconstitution of protein and protein–nucleic acid assemblies
- Biochemical and biophysical approaches to assess stoichiometry and homogeneity
This latest edition of this long-standing course features a refreshed lineup of speakers and topics, highlighting the strategic use of cutting-edge protein structure prediction methods, and recent advances in in situ structural biology. The programme aims to equip participants with the theoretical and practical skills needed to combine complementary approaches and apply them to contemporary structural biology research.
May 29 -
June 6, 2026
Erice
Structural biology has long provided atomic-resolution insights into macromolecular function, but traditional approaches, such as X-ray crystallography and single-particle Cryo-EM, require the purification of molecules, removing them from their native cellular environment. This reductionist approach has been crucial for determining structures, yet it often fails to capture how macromolecular assemblies function dynamically within the cell. Conversely, cell biology techniques provide a broader view of cellular processes but often lack the molecular resolution necessary for mechanistic understanding.
The emergence of Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) and Cryo-Electron Tomography (Cryo-ET) is now bridging this gap. Cryo-ET, in particular, allows researchers to visualize macromolecular assemblies directly inside cells, at near-atomic resolution, offering unprecedented insight into cellular architecture and macromolecular function in situ. However, analyzing and interpreting the vast amount of data generated by Cryo-ET remains a challenge. Machine Learning methods are now playing a key role in improving structural classification, denoising, and segmentation in Cryo-ET datasets, making them an essential tool for modern structural biologists.
This Course will train the next generation of researchers in these cutting-edge integrative approaches, ensuring that they are equipped with both experimental and computational skills to tackle the challenges of Structural Cell Biology.
June 2 -
June 3, 2026
National Crystallization Center in Buffalo, NY
We are excited to announce the 2026 Applied Crystallization Workshop at the National Crystallization Center (NCC) at University at Buffalo Hauptman Woodward Research Institute in Buffalo, NY.
In 2026, the workshop will consist of two separate 2-day on-site workshops hosted at the NCC. The workshop will focus on practical aspects of optimizing macromolecular crystals for structure solution. Both workshops will include hands-on tutorials on a variety of topics. Participants will be encouraged to set up experiments to optimize crystals of their own proteins. Participants will learn best practices for harvesting and shipping their crystals for data collection at synchrotrons.
Dates for the two NCC workshops:
* April 23rd & 24th
application deadline 2/23
* June 2nd & 3rd
application deadline 4/27
APPLY HERE to attend one of the workshops!
New for the NCC Applied Crystallization Workshop in 2026: we are partnering with NIH-supported synchrotron facilities hosting data collection workshops. Our goal is to help participants who are interested in sending their crystals grown during the NCC workshop to a synchrotron to apply to attend one of the data collection workshops that are available.
* RapiData at SSRL May 4-9
application deadline 2/14
* CCP4/APS School in Macromolecular Crystallography: From data collection to structure refinement and beyond at APS July 7-14
application deadline 5/15
* CBMS Workbench at NSLS-II June 8-12 – more details available soon
June 28 -
July 4, 2026
Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University Svante Arrhenius vag 16C, Stockholm, Sweden
The 11th European Crystallography School (ECS11) will be held in Stockholm,
Sweden, June 28 - July 4, 2026. The school will offer international students and
scientists a series of lectures and hands-on tutorials by leading experts in the
fields of X-ray and electron crystallography, with a focus on organic, inorganic, and
metal-organic crystal structures. Participants will have opportunities to interact with
teachers, industry representatives, and fellow participants through poster sessions,
industry talks, discussion sessions, activities, and excursions.
Topics:
- Single crystal X-ray diffraction
- Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD)
- 3D electron diffraction
- Synchrotron radiation
- Small-molecule crystallography
Pre-registration
Pre-registration is open.
Pre-registration will close February 28th.
Registration is only confirmed after the applicant has formally been accepted
and payed the registration fee.
Registration fee: 3500 SEK (excl. VAT)
Optional Excursion July 4th: 500 SEK (excl. VAT)
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Prof. Horst Puschmann, Durham University, UK
Prof. Lukas Palatinus, Institute of Physics CAS, Czech Republic
Dr. Ilaria Gimondi, CCDC, UK
Prof. Xiaodong Zou, Stockholm University, Sweden
Prof. Andrew Goodwin, University of Oxford, UK
Dr. Michael Wharmby, Bruker, Germany
Dr. Mads Jorgensen, MAX IV/Aarhus University, Sweden/Denmark
Dr. Kirsten Christensen, MAX IV/Aarhus University, Sweden/Denmark
Dr. Paul Klar, University of Bremen, Germany
VENUE
Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University
Svante Arrhenius vag 16C, Stockholm, Sweden
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Dr. Ken Inge (Chair, Core), Stockholm University
Dr. Hanna Bostrom (Core), Stockholm University
Dr. Tom Willhammar (Core), Stockholm University
Prof. Xiaodong Zou, Stockholm University
Prof. Lars Ohrstrom, Chalmers University of Technology
Prof. Martin Sahlberg, Uppsala University
Prof. Gulaim Seisenbaeva, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Prof. Vadim Kessler, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Dr. Mads Jorgensen, MAX IV, Aarhus University
Dr. Kirsten Christensen, MAX IV, Aarhus University
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Dr. Ken Inge, SE, ECS11 Chair
Dr. Arie van der Lee, FR, ECA President
Prof. Chiara Massera, IT, SIG Officer
Prof. Marijana Dakovic, HR, ECA Immediate Past President
Dr. Kamil Dziubek, AT, GIG-03 Representative
Dr. Maria Jose Sanchez-Barrena, ES, ECA Education Coordinator
Prof. Pance Naumov, AE, ECS10 Chair
Prof. Dominik Schaniel, FR, ECS9 Chair
POLICIES
The ECS11 Organizing Committee fully supports and promotes gender equality in
accordance with the IUCr policy:
"The International Union of Crystallography strives to achieve gender balance in all
its institutions and activities bearing in mind other diversity needs and its existing
obligations to geographic and academic discipline representation where appropriate.
To achieve this aim the IUCr will adopt procedures to promote gender balance in
respect of all of its activities including selection of candidates for positions on its
Committees and Commissions. Those seeking support from the Union for
Congresses, meetings, workshops and schools will also have to demonstrate their
efforts to address gender balance."
The ECS11 Organizing Committee also fully supports the IUCr Conference Code
of Conduct.
CONTACT
E-mail: ecs11@su.se
July 7 -
July 14, 2026
Advanced Photon Source (APS), Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), near Chicago, Illinois, USA
We are very pleased to announce the 18th annual CCP4 USA Crystallography School organized jointly with the National Institute of General Medical Sciences and National Cancer Institute Structural Biology Facility at the Advanced Photon Source (GM/CA@APS) and the Northeastern Collaborative Access Team (NE-CAT). The 2026 school will take place at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) synchrotron site at Argonne National Laboratory, near Chicago.
The course is intended mainly for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and young scientists, along with commercial/industrial researchers in the area of structural biology from all across the globe. The school is not meant as an introductory level course to protein crystallography. It is designed more for applicants with reasonable expertise in crystallography and experience with the CCP4 suite. The purpose of the school is to address specific problems that the applicants face while collecting diffraction data and while solving and refining novel structures. Applicants with crystals for data collection or with already collected data will be given strong consideration, although these are not mandatory requirements. Several of the leading PX software developers from around the world will present lectures and tutorials on their software and will also be available to help with problems during hands-on sessions of the school.
The course will again be combined with a data collection workshop at the macromolecular crystallography beamlines 23ID-B and 23ID-D of the General Medicine and Cancer Institute Collaborative Access Team (GM/CA@APS) and beamlines 24ID-C and 24ID-E of the Northeastern Collaborative Access Team at the Advanced Photon Source (APS). This proved to be highly successful and popular with students of past workshops.
Participants will be encouraged to bring their crystals for data collection. However, the workshop beamtime cannot be used for crystal screening. Only samples with proven diffraction will be accepted. Limited screening may be allowed after all participants with well characterized crystals have completed data collection.
Some of the leading experts in the field will discuss strategies of data collection. GM/CA@APS and NE-CAT staff will guide participants in beamline usage and will help during data collection.
The aim of this workshop will be to cover all aspects of the structure solution process in macromolecular crystallography, starting from data processing, through phasing and refinement, and ending with validation and deposition as well as molecular graphics and bioinformatics. Some elements of Cryo-EM will also be covered where they overlap.
The workshop will cover many popular programs used for data processing and structure solution with the software developers available to help throughout the week. Programs covered will include: DIALS, XDS, HKL3000, CCP4, PHENIX, coot and more. Throughout the workshop students will be encouraged to work on their own data and make use of the expertise on hand to solve difficult issues.
July 20 -
July 25, 2026
Harnack Haus, Bertlin, Germany
Conference structure
• July 19–20: Early Career Diffraction Methods Seminar
– a meeting primarily organized by and for early-career researchers
• From the evening of July 20 onward: Main DiffMet2026 Conference
Participants are welcome to attend both parts of the meeting.
Please indicate your intended participation during registration.
Theme: Limitations & Expansions of Diffraction Methods in Structural Biology
DiffMet2026 focuses on diffraction-based methods in structural biology, emphasizing a deep understanding of current methodological limitations and exploring strategies to extend or transcend them through innovation and multimodal approaches.
Topics will include (but are not limited to):
• Time-resolved crystallography and its fundamental limits
• MicroED, XFEL, neutron diffraction, and synchrotron-based methods
• Detector performance, radiation damage, and achievable resolution
• Integration of diffraction with complementary techniques
• Roles and limitations of AI in data processing and structure prediction
Early Career Seminar: Growing the Future of Diffraction Methods This seminar is aimed at early career researchers (i.e., students, postdocs, and all those not yet in a permanent position). It will include talks by the early career attendees, as well as a poster session in the evening of July 19th; please submit your oral/poster presentation abstracts by *April 30, 2026*. We will form the ECS scientific program on the basis of the submitted abstracts, so all diffraction methods-related topics are welcome! In addition to the scientific talks and posters by early career attendees, the ECS will also feature a keynote presentation by Montserrat Soler Lopez (ESRF) and a career panel.
June 30 -
July 3, 2026
LILLIAD Learning Center Innovation, Villeneuve d’Ascq
The AFC 2026 conference will feature sessions aligned with the AFC’s thematic groups — biology, chemistry, physics — as well as cross-disciplinary topics such as crystal growth, education and outreach, large-scale facilities, and emerging techniques. The program will include plenary lectures, poster sessions, interactions with sponsors, and networking opportunities throughout the event.
August 10 -
August 11, 2026
Calgary, Alberta
IUCr 2026 will be hosting 20 different pre-meeting Workshops Calgary, Alberta on August 10-11--just before the official start of the 26th Congress and General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography.
These hands-on workshops cover a broad range of topics across crystallography and structural science—spanning emerging technologies, experimental methods, data analysis, and software tools. Sessions will be offered in a variety of formats and lengths, including two-day, full-day, and half-day options, allowing participants to choose the experience that best fits their interests and schedule. Whether you’re a student, early-career scientist, or experienced researcher, these sessions provide a valuable opportunity to deepen your expertise, explore new techniques, and connect with colleagues from around the world.
August 11 -
August 18, 2026
Calgary, Canada
On behalf of the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr), it is with immense excitement and joy that we cordially extend our warmest invitation to you to join the IUCr for the Twenty-Seventh Congress and General Assembly, set to be held in the magnificent city of Calgary, located in the heart of Alberta, Canada, from August 11th–18th, 2026.
Calgary, a city renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and warm hospitality, has been chosen as the host for this remarkable occasion. Nestled amidst stunning landscapes and boasting a rich cultural heritage, this vibrant metropolis promises to provide an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Take a look at what they have in store for 2026 attendees….
September 15 -
September 18, 2026
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (Menlo Park, CA)
oin us for the 83rd Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference to be held on September 15–18, 2026 at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (Menlo Park, CA) located ~0.25 miles from Stanford University’s main campus
• Opening Reception: September 15 (Redwood Rooms)
• Scientific Program: September 16–17 and the morning of September 18
o Two parallel sessions: Life Sciences and Chemistry & Materials Science
o Shared keynote lectures and joint poster sessions bring the full community together for interdisciplinary exchange (Kavli Building)
• Conference Banquet: September 17 (offsite)
• Pittsburgh Diffraction Society Business Meeting: September 18 (Kavli Auditorium)
• Facility Tours of the SSRL synchrotron and LCLS X-ray free-electron laser on the afternoon of September 18th
• Extend your stay to also attend the Joint ALS-SSRL Users' Meeting Check back soon for information on session topics and registration. We look forward to seeing you at SLAC! Check back soon for information on session topics and registration. We look forward to seeing you at SLAC!
October 7 -
October 9, 2026
Quarten, Switzerland
The Rhine-Knee Regiomeeting on Structural Biology is a long-standing scientific forum dedicated to fostering exchange amoung young researchers from the Upper Rhine region and beyond.
Founded in 1987 as an informal platform for discussion, the meeting has evoled into a high-leve; conference showcasting advances in experimental and methodological innovation in integrative structural biology.
The meeting promotes exchange among academia, industry, and research infrastructures, with a strong focus on early-career scientists, who are encouraged to present their results to an international audience in a supportive, interactive environment.
The 2026 edition will feature invited speakers:
Dr. Alisia Fadini (Columbia University, USA)
Dr. Cornelius Gati (University of Southern California, USA)
Dr. Sandra Markovic-Müller (LeadXpro, Switzerland)
Dr. Matthew Rodrigues (Diamond Light Source, UK)
